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AMERICA'S 
GREAT NORTHWEST 



AMERICA'S 
GREAT NORTHWEST 



BY 

BEATRICE B. BERNHEIM 

Author of ^^ Impressions^^ and 
Other Poems 



NATIONAL BOOK PUBLISHERS 

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COPYRIGHTED, 1919, BY 
BEATRICE B. BERNHEIM 



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DEDICATED TO 

MY DEAR HUSBAND WHO SACRIFICED 

SO MUCH TIME TO GIVE ME THESE 

PLEASANT JOURNEYS 



CONTENTS 

Foreword 11 

St. Paul — Minneapolis 15 

Minnehaha Falls ,16 

The People One Meets on the Train ... 17 

Through Minnesota and North Dakota . . 20 

Halftitle 21 

Entrance to the Canadian Rockies .... 23 

Banff 24 

Lake Louise 25 

The Valley of the Ten Peaks 27 

The Yoho Valley 28 

Emerald Lake 29 

The Illecillewaet Valley 30 

Albert-Canyon Gorge 33 

Revelstoke 34 

Sicamous 35 

Vancouver 37 

Halftitle . 39 

En Route to Alaska 41 

En Route to Ketchikan 44 

Ketchikan 46 

En Route to the Taku Glacier 48 

Taku Glacier 49 

Skagway to Lake Bennett 51 

Sunset on the Pacific 55 

Alert Bay 56 

[7] 



Victoria, B. C 57 

Sunset (Victoria, B. C) 59 

Sunset (On Puget Sound) 60 

Sunset (Same Day) 61 

Seattle 62 

Mount Ranier 64 

Portland 66 

Columbia River 67 

Halftitle 69 

Yellowstone Park — Mammoth Hot Springs . 71 

En Route to Old Faithful Inn IZ 

Old Faithful Geyser 75 

Yellowstone Lake and Surroundings 76 

Falls of the Yellowstone 11 

The Grand Canyon — The Bears 79 

Mount Washburn 81 

Halftitle 83 

Duluth, Minn 85 

Sunset on Lake Superior 87 

The Soo Canal 88 

Mackinac Island 89 

St. Claire River 90 

Niagara 91 

The End of a Perfect Trip 93 



[8] 



ILLUSTRATIONS 

Taku Frontispiece 

'•Totem Poles 46 

'Yellowstone Falls 75 



[91 



FOREWORD 

'' SEE AMERICA'' has become a national 
slogan, and the author of the following 
poems, acting upon the suggestion contained 
in the phrase, made a tour of the northwest 
and recorded her impressions. 

The beauties of this vast section of the 
continent cannot be overemphasized or ex- 
aggerated, and artists, authors and poets 
have found inspiration in their contempla- 
tion. 

The rugged peaks of Canada, rough, 
massive and irregular, are appropriately 
termed '* Rockies.'* Owing to marvelous 
railroad construction, one is enabled to see 
the mountains at close range, and running 
from them, picturesque streams ending in 
turbulent rivers and opalescent lakes. 

Alaska, the ^' great country," possesses 
unusual interest; for in addition to the 
scenic beauty and grandeur of gigantic 
glaciers, pinnacled ice-bergs, tortuous chan- 
nels, snow-capped mountains, green hills and 
striking sunsets, there are the Alaskan 



Indian, the weird totem-poles, the gold trails 
of the nineties, and one can get a slight idea 
of the vast wealth and resources of this 
Territory of the United States, whose history 
and exploitation are just beginning. 

The Yellowstone Park set up by the Gov- 
ernment for the " benefit and enjoyment of 
the people '' has countless beauties. The 
hot springs, geysers, colored terraces, steam 
vents, lakes emitting colored vapors, mud 
geysers and paint pots, lead to the climax 
found in the sublime Grand Canyon of the 
Yellowstone River. 

The Great Lakes, busy with the coal and 
copper industry, whose shores are the scenes 
of active cities and pleasure resorts; and 
Niagara, the greatest cataract in the world, 
are referred to in these pages, and are some 
of the wonders visited by the author. 

If this little book will stimulate others, 
until now too engrossed in their daily tasks, 
to know or care much about the marvels of 
their own country, to visit some or all of 
these places, the tourist will owe to the 
author a lasting debt of gratitude. 

D. J. Fox 

[12] 



Now we'll see the Great Northwest 
Mountains high we'll climb with zest, 
Nature showing us her best 
Westward ho ! 



, [13] 



ST. PAUL— MINNEAPOLIS 



ST. PAUL — MINNEAPOLIS 

Twin brother and sister — both well grown 
and fair 
Connected by a soft strip of sand. 
St. Paul gives his bridal wreaths for sister 
to wear, 
She flings him soft waters to make fertile 
the land. 

Their parks they share commonly ; also their 
homes 
Many large public buildings, with wonder- 
ful domes. 
Capitol, Library, Ft. Smedley, Cathedral, 
Take hold of our hearts — for a home 'tis 
ideal ! 



[15] 



MINNEHAHA FALLS 



MINNEHAHA FALLS 

Minehaha (laughing water) 
Falling gracefully and swift, 

Pure white tresses, soft and wavy. 
Mother's wringlets to be kissed. 

Like her face so gentle ever. 
Never changing with the years 

Always calm, serene, and lovely. 
Smiling sweetly through her tears. 



[i6] 



THE PEOPLE ONE MEETS ON THE TRAIN 



EN ROUTE 

THE PEOPLE ONE MEETS ON 
THE TRAIN 

A pleasurable part of our journey through 
life, 

Consists of the company we meet. 
If we travel by rail, or float on the seas, 

Some interesting people we'll greet. 

A dear little mother, with four tiny tots. 

One four, one two and boy twins, 
Who are journeying far, into Washington 
state, 
Where father'll be waiting — all smiles, 
joyous grins. 

No nurse for these babies, 'cept mother her- 
self, 
But brave as a lion is she. 
She smilingly said 'After just four days 
more 
We'll arrive at our home in the Western 
country." 

[17] 



THE PEOPLE ONE MEETS ON THE TRAIN 



Next came a soldier, just returned from the 
war, 
Tall, handsome fellow, broad shouldered 
and strong, 
He told us his story (for wifey was there) 
And two lovely children along. 

The dear baby boy, was a new toy for him, 
His acquaintance he'd just shortly made. 

His arrival occurred while father was gone. 
The news came by wire — it told what he 
weighed ! 

A man from Australia spoke to us next, 
He had been in the States many times. 

Oft' traveled in many and far distant lands, 
Had heard many languages; seen many 
climes. 

He had lived 'mongst the Fijis, and found 
them quite kind, 
Our song-bird, (Nellie Melba), he knew. 

[i8] 



THE PEOPLE ONE MEETS ON THE TRAIN 

Oft' for her he played, while she sang her 
sweet songs, 
From so interesting a traveler, we much 
knowledge drew. 
A soldier was there who'd been gassed and 
shot. 
By the Huns in this awful " World War/' 
He spoke of Gallipoli, and the hardships 
endured. 
Bad water, bad food, flies by millions he 
saw. 

He cannot endure to remain in one place, 
He will ne'er be content till he's seen the 

whole race. 
Will we ever, yea ever, see these folks again, 
These interesting people we met on the train ? 



[19] 



THROUGH MINNESOTA AND N. DAKOTA 



EN ROUTE 

THROUGH MINNESOTA AND 
NORTH DAKOTA 

Wonderful farming country, we're swiftly 
passing through, 

The loam is black in fertile field. 
Young wheat and corn is coming forth 

A bounteous harvest sure to yield. 

The cattle grazing in the rain, 

The children fair and sweet. 
A snake-like stream, and then a lake, 

Myriads of wild flowers at our feet. 

The farmer's barn with haystacks high, 

And implements for farming. 
With family group about the door, 

Completes this pictures charming. 



[20] 



CANADIAN ROCKIES 



CANADIAN ROCKIES 



[21] 



ENTRANCE TO THE CANADIAN ROCKIES 



ENTRANCE TO THE CANADIAN 
ROCKIES NEAR BANFF 

Sapphire streams and emerald lakes, 

Guide us on to wonderland. 
Soft green hills and wooded vales, 

Rugged peaks by heaven fanned. 
Fleecy clouds are drifting o'er, 

As if to shade them from the sun. 
Heights quite softly bathed in snow, 

Giant bodies — gray as guns. 

Guns that peacefully do sleep — 
Sentinels stand as time doth creep. 



[23] 



BANFF 



BANFF 

Bow River where runneth thou so swiftly 

and strong? 
*' Tm leaving for the sea : I gather water all 

day long 
From the high, gray, snow-capped moun- 
tains, released in cascades grand, 
Which trickle down the mountain sides by 

nature wisely planned. 
Bow Falls I formed alluring — charming to 

gaze upon. 
All comers to our lovely climes, enjoy their 

hurried run. 
And madcap leaps in snow-white foam 
Which continues through the centuries — yea 

many more they'll roam." 

We're placed as snow upon the mountains, 
While ofttimes change our course 

Until at length our lives are spent, 
Nature regains her force. 

[24] 



LAKE LOUISE 



LAKE LOUISE 

Just at the base of the mountains 

A jeweled heart is seen, 
The heart of a beautiful maiden 

Pulsations quite serene. 

Opaline colors gleaming forth 

From the heart of this maiden fair. 

Coupled with facial beauty, 
A jeweled heart is rare. 

Around her stand her protectors 
From the cold and icy wind 

She treads a path of fleecy snow 
When her boudoir she Avould find. 



Thou'rt a bride indeed, Louise, 

A fair and lovely bride, 
Thy mantle, the soft, green spruce trees 

Thy robe the azure skies. 

[25] 



LAKE LOUISE 



At early dawn quite silently 

We look into thy heart, 
We see reflected in it 

A world of beauty and of art. 

The mountains high, the glaciers grand, 

The great stone turrets all. 
Thy character reflected deep and strong, 

As this stone wall. 



[26] 



THE VALLEY OF THE TEN PEAKS 



THE VALLEY OF THE TEN 
PEAKS AND LAKE MORAIN 

Ten dark and stately pyramids 

Thrown up by nature's force. 
Their apex jutting to the sky, 

Their base earth's bowels coarse. 
Encased in snow and ice, 
# Glaciers connecting all. 
By mist obscured — this giant mass, 

A veritable iron wall. 
Morain's emerald waters, 

Lie at thy feet below, 
Placid and still to rest the eye, 

Huge basin for the snow. 



[27] 



THE YOHO VALLEY 



EN ROUTE 
THE YOHO VALLEY 

Huge mountain peaks like aged giants, 

Majestically enthrall. 
Through deep ravines and valleys green 

Soft emerald streamlets fall. 

They rush and leap as if to show 

Their antics free and easy. 
The ferns and mosses smiling through, 

The summer air so breezy. 



[28] 



EMERALD LAKE 



EMERALD LAKE 

The most glorious emerald in the wide, 
wide world 

Is this jewel of wondrous sheen, 
Encased in rugged and snow-capped peaks, 

An ever changing green. 

A silver cast oft passes o'er, 

As clouds do come and go ; 
Then jade we see when waters are 

Quite shallow far below. 

Eight tall, strong, giants guarding 

This precious jewel rare; 
Its dark green fire rewarding 

Their constant tender care. 



[29] 



THE ILLECILLEWAET VALLEY 



THE ILLECILLEWAET VALLEY 

We come to nature's wonderland, 

Planned by God's wise hand ; 
Soft mountains now ; peaks sugared o'er, 

While streams wind through the land. 

The foliage on the mountain sides. 

Like thickest carpet green ; 
The fir trees, spruce, and poplars, 

Bring memories as we dream. 

Of happy days of childhood, 

When with toys we used to play ; 

We see again our dear Noah's ark, 
Come back to us today. 

The rugged mountains now have passed, 

The soft and gentle here; 
The fleecy clouds now hover o'er — 

This valley has no peer. 

[30] 



THE ILLECILLEWAET VALLEY 

Through tunnels dark we wind our way, 
(Cut through the mountains wide) ; 

At last we come to Glacier, 
With barren, rocky, sides. 

High up we see the water-falls, 

Stiff frozen by the snows ; 
This Glacier (great ice mountain), 

'Twixt two soft green ones grows. 

Then highest peaks with bridal veils, 
Fast flowing down their side ; 

The Illecillewaet madly rushes on, 
An ever flowing tide. 

Its banks well filled with verdure : 
We think we see the gnomes 

Staring at us from out the caves. 
Their giant, natural homes. 

The bear, the deer, the antelope 

Are gazing from on high ; 
The eagle and the great white owl 

Flutter and start, as we pass by. 

[31] 



THE ILLECILLEWAET VALLEY 

And dart into the thicket, 
To hide from human sight; 

The silver clouds fall on the hills, 
We're loath to find 'tis night. 



32 I 



ALBERT-CANYON GORGE 



ALBERT-CANYON GORGE 

Albert-Canyon Gorge is presented to our 

view, 
A rift between the mountains, with waters 

rushing through. 
Some hundred feet in depth, 
Whose sides are solid rocks, 
Implanted are the trees and shrubs, 
Whose roots resist all shocks. 



[33] 



REVELSTOKE 



REVELSTOKE 



Surrounded by beautiful, dark green hills. 

As quiet as if asleep : 
The air is pure : the flowers fair, 

At a charming spot we peep. 
A balm for the nerves is a place like this, 
A fertile valley by nature kissed. 



[34] 



SICAMOUS 



SICAMOUS 

Shuswap Lake (where the waters join), 

Is forty-three miles in length : 
'Tis bordered by many tall, green hills, 

Showing singular beauty and strength. 
We're ofif on a fishing trip today, 

Just ready to steam at once. 
And hope to have a plenteous share. 

Before 'tis time for lunch. 
The bear came out to greet us, 

And the bald-headed eagle, too ; 
But the salmon and the rainbow trout 

Had something else to do. 
However, we will not despair, 

We've hours yet to try, 
And should our hopes be blasted. 

We'll promise not to sigh. 
For the day is fair, and the company fine, 

Such scenes as here are most divine. 
Our luck improved as the day advanced. 

Some speckled beauties our share. 

[35] 



SICAMOUS 



The placid lake, the sunset's glow, 

Formed a charming picture rare. 
The long twilights in this north country, 

Will linger long with us. 
A land of peaceful, kindly folk, 

Whose word you can always trust. 
The silver sheen comes o'er the lake ; 

The mist of evening on the hills. 
Night's quiet settles over all, 

The robin's note is stilled. 



[36] 



VANCOUVER 



VANCOUVER 

Leaving behind the Cascade Mounts, 
Which flow in graceful waves, 

We come into Vancouver, 

On whose shores soft waters lave. 

Beautiful driveways here abound 

With flower laden homes and gardens. 

Huge cedars greet our eye. 

And shrubs with blossoms laden. 



We pass along the rocky shore, 

And watch the busy crow 
Take clams from off the sandy beach, 

Quickly away she goes 

To heights above the rocky land, 

And then with instinct keen, 
She throws them down with all her might, 

And breaks the shells atwain. 

[37] 



VANCOUVER 



A feast is now before her, 

This great, black bird so queer. 

'Tis oft' we find this human sense 
In the creatures of the air. 

The gateway to the Pacific 

Is this far western place. 
We touch the fingers of Japan, 

And fondly smile at all her grace. 

East Indians, Chinese, Poles are here. 

Yet all seem to agree. 
That England's rule is fair and square, 

They feel proud that they are free 

To come and go, and do as please, 

As long as they respect 
The laws of that great country, 

Whose protection they select. 



[38] 



ALASKA REGIONS 



ALASKA REGIONS 



[39] 



EN ROUTE TO ALASKA 



. EN ROUTE TO ALASKA 

We are going, we are going 
To the land of the beyond 
Where the mountains seem to sweetly kiss 
the clouds. 
Where the silver waters flov/ 
In a calm majestic stream, 

And the rising sun throws out its roseate 
glow. 
The walrus and the polar bear are ever 
friendly foes. 
The caribou and eagle always swift, 
The greyling in the river, and the foxes in 
their lair 
Wouldn't change for all the precious gold 
they sift. 
The vastness and the solitude is all we seem 
to feel 
And wonder how the Indians on the shore 
Can be content to live their lives in this quiet, 
easy way. 

[41] 



EN ROUTE TO ALASKA 



Their wants are small, they crave for 
nothing more. 
Are we happier than these people, 
Nature's children of the forest? 
Our longings and our cravings are oft great 

As the worm he crawleth ever 
Are we ever, yea, yes ever 

Quite contented with our lot and with our 
fate? 



[42] 



EN ROUTE TO ALASKA 



While traveling by boat from B. C. to Skag- 
way 

We met a gold miner by chance 
Who staked his first claim in the year V6 

And whose wealth has materially advanced- 
His interests lie in many great mines 

Whose riches we can hardly conceive, 
He's his own guide, knows the country by 
heart 

Am sure would be hard to deceive. 
We asked if at any time in his mining career 

He had been badly treated '' In claims/' 
He said only once of any account 

And that by the proudest of names 
Our dear U. S. A. had taken away 

All the coal mines in country sought. 
I told him just here, that he need have no 
fear 

For with gold, much coal could be bought. 



[43] 



EN ROUTE TO KETCHIKAN 



EN ROUTE TO KETCHIKAN 

The broad expanse, the sky so blue 
Pacific's arm we're sailing through, 

The mountain heights, the wooded isles 
The cloud effects our time beguiles. 

When twilight time comes slowly on 

The sky in west appears 
As golden sands in Orient 

On which our eyes could feast for years, 

Deep in the night when all is hushed 
Save the sound of lapping water 

Artistic scenes come to our ken 
A memory ever after. 

We fain would have our brush in hand 

With pallette, easel, paints, 
And place upon that canvas now 

These glorious evening tints. 
[44] 



EN ROUTE TO KETCHIKAN 

This far north land brings romance 

Into our very heart, 
We feel our youth return to us 

A thrill comes — and we start ! 

We're far, but not alone. 

Our heavenly Guide is near 
He's with us through the universe 

He's our Protector dear. 

For through our love — He loves us 

We are His children ever. 
His hand will guide our wanderings 

His spirit — leave us never. 

The sun-capped peaks in sunlight bright 
Seem brilliant heavenly lanterns there. 

Ever guiding onward — 

To ethereal scenes more and more fair. 



[45] 



KETCHIKAN 



KETCHIKAN 

Totem (lineage) poles 
Greet us on every side. 
They firmly fix the family tree 
Which is the Indian's pride. 

When the male of any household 

Is suddenly called away 
E'en the Great Spirit takes him, 

His history's preserved alway. 

A Totem pole is then erected 
On the site of the master's home 

Straightway in many carvings 
The tribe is cast upon. 

When two would join in wedlock 
It is decreed in Indian lore 

That eagle or whale shall not marry 
One of the same to mar. 

[46] 




TOTEM (LINEAGE) POLES 
Greet us on every side. 

They firmly fix the family tree 
Which is the Indian's pride 



KETCHIKAN 



A happy, blissful union, 

But the opposite they may wed ; 
For they felt this law was necessary 

To cut off intermarriages. 

We can learn some useful lessons 
From these simple early races 

Their honor and sagacity 
Oft outruns us many paces. 



[47] 



EN ROUTE TO THE TAKU GLACIER 



EN ROUTE TO THE TAKU 
GLACIER 

Icebergs of various shapes and hues 

We pass as we steam along 
They're broken from the glaciers 

Which were their one-time home. 

They seem to want to float away 

Drifting into the world, 
When time has passed and seasons change 

Beneath the seas they're whirled. 

Seven times as deep beneath the surface 

As they are upon the top. 
They oft supply the canneries 

With ice just near the spot. 



[48] 



TAKU GLACIER 



TAKU GLACIER 

Field of opal ice 

Furrowed by Thor's great hand 
Ploughed and planted by father time 

Whose home seems this fair land. 

The fathomless depths of sapphire blue 
The snow flowers on the surface 

The floes of ice seen clearly through 
Stand forth as to entrance us. 

Seventy miles in length 

A mile or so across 
The height in air three hundred feet 

Beneath — our calculation's lost. 

Blue as m'lady's eyes 

Staunch as the heart of a friend 
Cold as war's own heartless steel 

'Twill so remain till end. 

[49] 



TAKU GLACIER 



Huge pieces break from time to time 

And fall into the water 
With crash and roar and hissing sound 

Noisy concussion after. 

Oft tiny forms we see ahead 

Some hills, a seal, a swan. 
We slowly, sadly sail away 

This wondrous scene has gone. 



[50] 



SKAGWAY TO LAKE BENNETT 



SKAGWAY TO LAKE BENNETT 

'Round mountain sides, past flowing 
streams, 

Above the canyon's deep abyss 
The rocky slopes, with verdant trees 

Show us a land by nature kissed. 

Swift currents flow by trappers' hut 
And all the hills seem strangely cold 

The cascades rushing down to stream 
Carrying with them untold gold. 

The process's long and tiresome 
Ere 'tis turned into the mould. 

The figures carved in mountain sides 
Form many pictures bold. 

The dizzy heights into the sky 

The waterfalls so near 
The rivulets and little runs 

Like etchings do appear. 

[51] 



SKAGWAY TO LAKE BENNETT 

Huge boulders fallen all around 

Give signs of nature's forces 
We look and often seem to see 

The gold in the crevices. 

The flowering shrubs approach us now 

The many vines in bloom 
The trail upon the mountain side 

" Sheep Camp " now far in gloom. 

Two little huts are all that's left 

In that dark ravine deep 
Which formerly meant a hospice 

For tired souls requiring sleep. 

Into great nature's wonderland 

Here on the top of world 
Where winter's storms and summer's winds 

Brought beauties — here unfurled. 

Now glacial heights we see 

And Skagway Canyon we pass through. 
In former days white tents were here 

Now only trail do come to view. 

[52] 



SKAGWAY TO LAKE BENNETT 

In earlier times this granite land 

Was tropical and warm 
A great upheaval then took place 

Which unsettled all the calm. 

And threw these giant mountains 
From the bowels of the ground 

They judge this by the Mastodon 
Which just near here was found. 

'Twas only in the tropics 

That this great creature dwelt 

Where torrid sun and languid breeze 
All through the year is felt. 

Dead Horse Gorge we're going through 

Wherein the years long past 
So many horses dropped and died 

From sheer fatigue — at last. 

We are molecules on this wondrous earth 
Born to live, and sleep and die, 

We often judge our nothingness 
By the mountains in the sky. 

[53] 



SKAGWAY TO LAKE BENNETT 

Their base denotes our youth — 

Blossoming and fair. 
All paths through life are rugged 

Snow tops show age is there. 



[54] 



SUNSET ON THE PACIFIC 



SUNSET ON THE PACIFIC 

The silver gleam of sunset falls on the 

northern sea 
Gazing far into the west, we seem two 

suns to see 
A golden glow in distance between the eve- 
ning hills 
The rainbow colors come and go — our 

senses pulsate — thrill. 
Between the dark and distant peaks many 

snow mounts peep. 
Some tiny isles with verdure filled : the mist 

falls fast, the mountains sleep. 
Although the rain comes quickly now, they're 

lovely in their weeping. 
For wrapt around with snowy sheets, they're 

beauteous in their sleeping. 



[55] 



ALERT BAY 



ALERT BAY 

A little fishing village banked close against 
the shore 

With modern salmon cannery; and Indians 
by the score 

Many curious Totem poles, painted and 
carved by hand. 

Huts with open rafters; sweet children near 
at hand, 

Older women cleaning fish: to be dried for 
the long, cold winter 

Quaint slim canoes on the sandy shore (which 
seem too frail to enter) 

The Indian grave with monument of mon- 
strous wooden fish 

The great bear rugs, the baskets fine, and 
many a savory dish 

Would make us have respect for these harm- 
less peaceful creatures. 

Whom we hope to educate in time and 
brighten their sad features. 

[56] 



VICTORIA, B. C 



VICTORIA, B. C. 

Victoria the queen of the northern isles 

Thy beauty brings rapture, thy grace calls 
forth smiles. 

Thy parks and thy gardens with flowers so 
rare 

Are a source of great pleasure — to thee 
none can compare. 

We hie to the country to view the estates 

See Italian sunken gardens, with fish for in- 
mates. 

The Japanese gardens, with bridge and 
pagoda 

Dwarf trees and quaint mill which is pro- 
pelled by the water. 

Banks upon banks of carnations and lilies 
Violets and nasturtiums, snowballs and 
peonies. 

The Saarnich telescope which throws its 
bright rays 

[57] 



VICTORIA, B. C 



Two hundred thousand miles — and whose 

results both amaze 
And interest, as the suns, stars, we see 

depicted on glass 
And wonder what in time will be gleaned of 

this mass. 



[58] 



SUNSET (VICTORIA, B. C.) 



SUNSET 
(victoria, b. c.) 

Silver glow of purple sunset 

Shines in yonder ruby skies 
Fades at length just like a moonbeam 

Silver-grey seems to arise. 
Glorious sun-ball sinks so slowly 

Its reflection caught on water 
Seems a bridge of rarest platinum 

On which fairies full of laughter 
Dance and frolic, sing and play, 

Til all is hushed at close of day. 



[59] 



SUNSET (PUGET SOUND) 



SUNSET 

(on PUGET sound) 

A golden dragon seen on high 

Far above the hills 
It is the sunset in the sky 

Causing our senses countless thrills! 
Verily a sky of molten gold 

It calls us with its lure 
To golden halls and castles there 

To dreams so sweet and pure 
Its light is casting high above 

A glorious golden ray 
A parting kiss we give to thee 

Thou'st made a perfect day. 
A day so perfect who can tell 

If 'twill ever come again. 
We can't expect all sunshine 

Our hearts are tried by pain. 



[60] 



SUNSET (SAME DAY) 



SUNSET 

(same day) 

Heavenly fires burning bright 

Torches now are hghted 
Even as we gaze on high 

We seem to be afrighted. 
The mountains now seem all aglow 
With ruby red and molten flow 
Of some celestial substance 
We feel, Oh Lord, Thy true existence. 



[61] 



SEATTLE 

SEATTLE 

Seattle so-called from an Indian chief 

Justly deserves its name 
As proud as a chieftain its people should be 

Of its playing and winning the game. 
In a short space of time, from a very small 
place 

To a thriving and prosperous town. 
Fine buildings, fine homes and many fine 
lakes 

In beauty the land abounds 

Lake Washington is viewed from the avenue 
of homes 

Oh, placid and beautiful water ! 
Mt. Ranier stands guard, in the distance we 
see 

Like a father protecting a daughter. 
Many ships are built for the navy here 

There're locks and canals and piers 
One canal is used for the foreign ships 

To be cleaned ere awaiting repairs. 

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SEATTLE 

The population consists of those from all 
lands 
Swedes, Norwegians, Scandinavians and 
Fins, 
Chinese and Japs, and East Indian folks 

Canadians and Americans 
Each house has its garden, each home has 
its flowers 
The views most enchanting, as seen from 
the towers. 



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MOUNT RANIER 



MOUNT RANIER 

Old man with snowy hair, 

Tell me thy story now. 
How many suns and winter moons 

Have passed before thy brow? 

So many, children of the earth, 

I dare not fix the limit. 
Six glaciers form and radiate 

Like starfish from my summit. 



Huge streams from these flow madly 

And rushing far below, 
Make fertile fourteen valleys 

Whose flowers are fed by snow. 

So great and high my crest oft seems 
With foam clouds for a cover 

That which is mount and which is sky 
They ofttimes can't discover. 

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MOUNT RANIER 



They say some day FU blow away 

As I did years ago. 
I vomited two thousand feet 

And threw it far below. 

I'm cold without yet warm at heart 
And when I look on mortals 

I'd like to feel that they're the same 
Awaiting heavenly portals. 



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PORTLAND 



PORTLAND 

Portland the city of roses 

Red and pink and white 
Even the hedges are roses 

A marvelously beautiful sight. 

Each person vies with the other 
To grow them more and more fair 

TrelHsed far up on the houses 
They seem to be born of the air. 

What is softer, more fragrant, more lovely 
Than our beautiful, beautiful rose 

It sweetly greets infant arriving 
It kisses the frame in repose. 

It blesses the bride at the altar 

Bringing joy wherever it goes 
To the mother, the soldier, the sweetheart, 

This beautiful, beautiful rose. 

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COLUMBIA RIVER 



COLUMBIA RIVER 

Its source in Priest Lake, Idaho, this river 
winds its way- 
Broad and strong towards its mouth : its 
beauty will ever hold sway. 

Sometimes rapids, then eddies, then smooth 
as glass, 
Bordered by soft willows, and velvety 
grass. 
Dotted here and there by small islands or 
huge boulders 
Above, natural parapets, devoid of the 
soldiers 
Numberless scows with wheeled salmon-traps 
Which after catching these fish, throw 

them into the nets. 
The rugged shores — Mt. Hood far away 

Whose white frame stands boldly on this 
clear, brilliant day 

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COLUMBIA RIVER 



Many picturesque villages their orchards 
so fair 
Of apples, cherries and prunes — show a 
landscape quite rare. 
There're sheep in the pastures : thereVe 
cows in the tether 
The river flows on, and will flow on forever. 



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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK 



YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL 
PARK 



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YELLOWSTONE PARK HOT SPRINGS 



YELLOWSTONE PARK . 
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS 

The air is hot, and parched and dry 
The mountains seem of sand 

The trees not thick as heretofore 
WeVe come top of land. 

Nature so strange provides for all 

The vagaries of her sex. 
She's showing us her water power 

Here on this great apex. 

Terraces so wonderful 

Thrown up in graceful shapes 
The water oozing from them 

Falls glistening while it bakes 

Quite fast, and crystallizes 

Again and yet again 
To open wide a curious sight 

For ever wandering man. 

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YELLOWSTONE PARK HOT SPRINGS 

The sulphurous pools are many hues 

The strata varicolored 
Even the tiny gopher finds 

His home in which he burrows. 



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EN ROUTE TO OLD FAITHFUL INN 

EN ROUTE TO OLD FAITHFUL 

INN 

Leaving this place by Silver Gate 

We pass the Hoodoo Height 
Which looks like many treacherous gnomes 

Completely petrified in flight 
From nature's wonderland. 

The colored rocks, the rustic falls 
And beautiful Glen Creek 

The little woodchucks on the road 
And e'en the elks do greet. 

They start but do not seem to fear 
For no one harms God's creatures here. 

Twin lakes alike in shape but differing in 

color 
Norris Basin steaming forth like many, many 

boilers 
Prismatic Lake with waters boiling hot 
Colored vapors rising, form a wondrous 

picture on this spot. 
Momentary changes here take place 

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EN ROUTE TO OLD FAITHFUL INN 

Blue, brick, tan, pink, and green 

So overcome by nature's phenomena, verily 

stunned we seem 
One by one we pass these marvelous pools 
Morning Glory, Beryl, Punch Bowl and 

Jewels. 
Bubbling with purest sparkling water. 
The geysers come then shortly after. 



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OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER 



OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER 

Boiling, steaming, seething, hissing, 

Churning the water to flakes 
Until with a fitful rush and gush 

Old Faithful again awakes. 
A stream spurts up two hundred feet 

Ever mounting higher 
Repeating this hourly task each day 

Without a thought of tire. 
Faithful as his name implies 
The rainbow gleams in sunny skies 
Reminding us of God's promise rare 
Assuring us of his watchful care. 



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YELLOWSTONE LAKE & SURROUNDINGS 



YELLOWSTONE LAKE AND 
SURROUNDINGS 

A radiantly lovely jewel 

Of sapphire blue is seen 
Each change of shifting cloudlets 

Brings forth another sheen 
Her waters in fish abounding 

Her shores the campers' delight 
The distant Teton mountains 

Bring snow caps into sight 
The Lone Star geyser deep in forest 

Keepler Falls crossing our way 
The gruesome Mud Volcano and Grotto 

Give keen enjoyment on this day 



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FALLS OF THE YELLOWSTONE 



Rushing, roaring, falling ever 
Spray ascending in softest mist 



FALLS OF THE YELLOWSTONE 



FALLS OF THE YELLOWSTONE 

Rugged canyon walls 

Rocks tan and brown and red 
Emerald streamlet far below 

Beauteous falls seen just ahead, 
Rushing, roaring, falling ever 

Spray ascending in softest mist 
Heavens clear blue : trees darkest green 

A place for lovers and a tryst. 

Yellowstone Falls a maiden seems 

In her sparkling blush of youth 
Bedecked in softest snow-white robes 

The admiration of all forsooth 
Her moods are many and changing 

As the winds which float on high, 
One moment playful as the sunshine, 

The next somber as the clouds in sky. 



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FALLS OF THE YELLOWSTONE 

Human nature is always so, 

Changing and changing ever 
We must cheer the paths of those we love 

Tiding dark days over. 
The little bluebird flits here and there 

Lending a dash of color. 
The eagle high up on Thumb Rock 

Is now a nesting mother, 
Father eagle hovering near 
Keeping watch o'er those most dear. 



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THE GRAND CANYON — THE BEARS 



THE GRAND CANYON 
THE BEARS 

Bruin comes down from the hills 
When the shadows of evening fall 

To feed on the rubbish and swill 
Which is cast away by all. 

See the black, the brown, the cinnamon, 

Come walking along so queer 
And later the burly grizzly 

With her little cub so dear. 

Baby trots after mother 

Oft standing on his hind legs 
And when they reach the feeding grounds 

For a dainty bit he begs. 

The other bears seem quite afraid 

Of grizzly being near 
And slink away into the woods 

WJiile the sea-gulls take to air. 
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THE GRAND CANYON — THE BEARS 

These fish-birds seen by hundreds 

Feeding amongst the bear 
Bird and beast at harmony 

As it should be everywhere. 



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MOUNT WASHBURN 



MOUNT WASHBURN 

Gazing into this broad expanse 

We're awed and realize 
The magnitude of our great earth 

As viewed from near the skies. 

Ten thousand feet above the sea 
Teton's seventy miles of grey, 

Lake Yellowstone far distant seen 
The Canyon's many miles away. 

The mountain sides are beds of flowers 

The mosses soft and green 
The rocks and crags and ravines deep 

Depict a glorious scene. 

We feel Thy presence here, Oh Lord ! 

We thank Thee for thy grace, 
The pleasure that Thou giv'st to us 

No time can ere efface. 

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THE GREAT LAKES 



THE GREAT LAKES 



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DULUTH, MINN. 



DULUTH, MINN. 

Leaving Duluth (shoestring by name) 

We pass through Aerial Bridge 
Steaming far away on this glorious night 

Sun sinking to rest beyond mountain ridge. 
Yon moon rises brilliantly, in bright starry 
skies, 
Queer freighters now glide smoothly by, 
Some pleasure craft pass, a canoe hovers 
near. 
The gulls flap their wings, as they soar in 
the sky. 
To Houghton we come when the morning 
appears 
After passing through tiny narrows 
Here are many large mines of good copper 
ore 
Shafts, crushers, separators and bulk ere 
it goes 
To the smelters to be refined and then sold. 
Leaving Keweenaw Bay and Potage Lake 

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DULUTH, MINN. 



Into Superior we glide, 

Winding our way through soft passage- 
ways, 
Catching Hght breezes which nature provides 
The sail is so restful, the day clear and 

calm. 
For all tired nerves a cool, healing balm. 



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SUNSET ON LAKE SUPERIOR 



SUNSET ON LAKE SUPERIOR 

Great heavy clouds of ashen grey 

Tipped by a roseate coral hue 
Beneath at sea line crimson fire 

With mists of evening breaking through 
We ask where is the silver lining? 

Tis ruby while this sun is shining! 



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THE SOO CANAL 



THE SOO CANAL 

In the still of the night we're awakened 

From a deep and restful sleep 
By the whistle shrilly blowing 

And the sound of treading feet. 
The " Soo Canal " we're approaching 

With its lighted waterway, 
Hundreds of lanterns glisten 

As night is turned to day. 
Our steamer enters the well-built lock 
The gate is closed with no sound or shock. 
Another is opened just ahead, 
We're sinking fast to a level bed. 
Out of Superior into St. Mary's we glide. 
This feat accomplished with stately pride. 
The gates are closed quite tight again, 
Waiting a ship from over the main. 



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MACKINAC ISLAND 



MACKINAC ISLAND 

Mackinac Island with its natural arch, 
Sugar loaf rock and picturesque Fort, 
The burial place of Joliet. 
The statue in bronze of Father Marquette, 
The lovely homes and interesting stores. 
The forests of cedars bordering its shores, 
Fine fishing grounds for the sportsmen here, 
A charming spot by all held dear. 



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ST. CLAIRE RIVER 



ST. CLAIRE RIVER 

Placid St. Claire River which winds so grace- 
fully, 

Dotted with homes and lovely farms, 
Seen many miles away. 

The soil is fertile hereabouts, 
The atmosphere so pure, 

The charms of everything we see 
Our hearts and minds allure. 



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NIAGARA 



NIAGARA 

Rushing in rapids from Erie's lake 

Turning and twisting ever, 
Niagara with kingly waterfalls 

Its glories will live forever. 
Over the precipice, falling below 

In thousands of gallons of spray, 
Seething and hissing and causing a roar, 

Dashing and whirling madly away. 
As the water rushes on the rocks, 

They're hewn by the force of it all: 
Yearly the contour changes 

Of these beautiful, stately falls. 
Mists ascending from below. 

As heavy, silvery cloud is seen 
Vanishing into the atmosphere, 

Feeding the shrubs so green. 
Mighty torrents rushing on. 

Leap and dance in snow-white foam. 
Standing below and gazing above 

On this marvelous, roaring mass, 

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NIAGARA 



High, rocky, granite wall on side, 

Leaping volumes momentarily pass. 
Islands divided by rushing waters. 

Trees with foliage green, 
Happy warblers singing therein — 

Truly a glorious scene. 
Miles of rushing, whirling rapids 

Traveling with voluminous strength, 
Racing and tumbling, swifter and swifter 

Till they reach the river at length. 



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THE END OF A PERFECT TRIP 



THE END OF A PERFECT TRIP 

Our journey's o'er, 

We're home again, 
We've naught, dear friends, to rue. 

We've seen the west. 
The glorious west, 

Its many beauties too ! 
We'll leave our play 

And get to work, 
Yea, do it with a will. 

We hope in future, dear, dear friends 
To make some journeys still. 
Good-bye, dear friends, 

We're sad at heart 
At thought of leaving you. 

Best friends must part 
Tis ever said, 

Adieu, adieu, adieu. 



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